World's newest nation with massive fragmented military factions; perpetual civil conflict since independence in 2011.

11.2M
POPULATION
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GDP TOTAL
$300M
MILITARY BUDGET
185K
ACTIVE TROOPS

FORCE STRUCTURE BREAKDOWN

PERSONNEL

Active Troops
185,000
Reserve Troops
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GROUND FORCES

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ARTILLERY

AIR POWER

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NAVAL & STRATEGIC

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NON-NUCLEAR STATE

NATIONAL ARSENAL

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